3-Day Mekong Delta Khmer Culture and Floating Market Tour
Highlights
Ho Chi Minh, Soc Trang, Can Tho
boating, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Discover the rich Khmer cultural heritage of southern Vietnam on this 3-day Mekong Delta tour. Explore Tra Vinh and Soc Trang’s iconic pagodas, including Ang, Hang, Bat, and Clay Pagodas, and witness spiritual landscapes such as Ao Ba Om sacred lake. Experience local life with a homestay in Ben Tre, enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise on the Hau River, and visit the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market. This tour offers an immersive blend of culture, spirituality, and authentic Mekong river experiences.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Ho Chi Minh City to Tra Vinh
- 07:30 – 11:00 : Transfer to Tra Vinh. Scenic drive through rural Mekong landscapes.
- 11:00 – 12:30 : Lunch with Khmer Cuisine. Enjoy traditional Khmer dishes.
- 13:30 – 16:30 : Khmer Pagoda Discovery:
- Ang Pagoda – ancient Khmer pagoda with distinctive architecture.
- Hang Pagoda – peaceful pagoda surrounded by forested grounds.
- Ao Ba Om – sacred lake associated with Khmer spiritual life.
- 18:00 – 20:00 : Dinner at a local restaurant in Tra Vinh.
Overnight stay in Tra Vinh
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Day 2 – Tra Vinh to Soc Trang to Can Tho
- 08:00 – 10:30 : Transfer to Soc Trang.
- Travel to Soc Trang, another province with strong Khmer cultural influence.
- 10:30 – 12:00 : Pagoda Visits.
- Explore two of the most unique pagodas in the Mekong Delta:
- Bat Pagoda (Chua Doi) – famous for thousands of bats living in its trees.
- Clay Pagoda (Chua Dat Set) – remarkable for its statues and structures made entirely of clay.
- 12:00 – 13:30 : Lunch with Local Specialties
- 15:30 – 17:30 : Transfer to Can Tho.
- Continue to Can Tho, the cultural and economic center of the Mekong Delta.
- 18:00 – 20:00 : Dinner Cruise on Hau River.
- Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise along the Hau River, taking in nighttime views of Can Tho city.
Overnight stay in Can Tho
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Day 3: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ho Chi Minh City
- 06:00 – 08:00 : Cai Rang Floating Market Visit.
- Early morning boat trip to visit Cai Rang Floating Market, experiencing the vibrant river-based trading culture of the Mekong Delta.
- 09:00 – 12:30 : Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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